ENGL 070P. Novel Beginnings / Beginning Novels: Master Class in Fiction

This fiction workshop will address the challenge of constructing the first chapter of a novel. Students will consider first chapters from twelve novels, and in tandem develop their own first chapters, rewriting in light of these different approaches, whether it be Sterne's taking the reader back to the very beginning, Austen's oblique wry introduction of the main characters, or Amis' roadmap for the novel ahead. 
Graded CR/NC. Limited to 12. Writing samples due April 1. Admission and credit determined by instructor.
Prerequisite: ENGL 070B or similar workshop elsewhere. 
Humanities.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: English Literature  
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/english-literature


Access the class schedule to search for sections.



Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window)
Close Window